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India-US trade deal a big decision that will benefit all, says PM Modi

Chief ministers welcome the India-US trade deal, with PM Modi calling it a big decision, while TDP MPs seek clarity on withdrawal of punitive duties

India-US trade deal a big decision that will benefit all, says PM Modi
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed plans to build underground railway tracks along the strategic Siliguri Corridor to strengthen connectivity with the Northeast

Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:52 PM IST

Trinamool will support any motion that seeks to remove CEC: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM says Opposition lacks numbers to remove CEC but wants issue on record; alleges bias in special revision of electoral rolls

Trinamool will support any motion that seeks to remove CEC: Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Y Khemchand Singh will be next Manipur CM; woman Kuki MLA to be deputy CM

Nemcha Kipgen, a woman Kuki leader and former minister, is likely to be the deputy chief minister in the new Manipur government when it is formed

Y Khemchand Singh will be next Manipur CM; woman Kuki MLA to be deputy CM
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

CJI flags delay in reserved judgments; issue to be raised with HC chiefs

Chief Justice of India reiterates concern over delays in pronouncing reserved judgments, says issue will be discussed at High Court Chief Justices' conference

CJI flags delay in reserved judgments; issue to be raised with HC chiefs
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

Premature to assess if US tariff cut in India's interest: Mayawati

Reacting to the development, Mayawati said any immediate evaluation without adequate details would be hasty

Premature to assess if US tariff cut in India's interest: Mayawati
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

Opposition walks out seeking Indo-US trade deal debate, govt hits back

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue of the Indo-US trade deal soon after the Zero Hour ended and alleged that the information about the deal was being received from Washington instead

Opposition walks out seeking Indo-US trade deal debate, govt hits back
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Technical snag detected in Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde's helicopter

According to official, The snag was found late on Monday night hours before the BJP leader was to fly to Latur

Technical snag detected in Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde's helicopter
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Exit India if you can't abide by Constitution: SC to WhatsApp parent Meta

The court was hearing Meta's plea against a Competition Commission of India order that imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore over WhatsApp's privacy policy

Exit India if you can't abide by Constitution: SC to WhatsApp parent Meta
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

SC to pass interim order on Feb 9 in WhatsApp, Meta privacy policy case

The top court came down heavily on Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp while hearing their appeals against a Competition Commission of India order imposing a penalty of ₹213.14 crore over privacy policy

SC to pass interim order on Feb 9 in WhatsApp, Meta privacy policy case
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

3 killed, 7 injured after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Kalsi

The bus belonged to Himachal Roadways and was carrying more than 30 passengers at the time of the accident

3 killed, 7 injured after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Kalsi
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

SC grants protection from arrest to shaadi.com founder in fraud case

The case arises from a Hyderabad woman's allegation that she was defrauded of ₹11 lakh by a man who used a fake profile on shaadi.com and the platform failed to properly verify user details

SC grants protection from arrest to shaadi.com founder in fraud case
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Congress asks govt to take Parliament into confidence on US, EU trade deals

Ramesh aleged that from the information President Donald Trump has provided, it is abundantly clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'completely surrendered'

Congress asks govt to take Parliament into confidence on US, EU trade deals
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

Victims' family protests after SC grants bail to three in Pune Porsche case

Reacting to the Supreme Court's decision, victim's family alleged that justice had not been delivered and the grant of bail sent a wrong message to society

Victims' family protests after SC grants bail to three in Pune Porsche case
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' after brief respite; AQI at 256

Early morning fog sharply reduced visibility across the capital, slowing traffic, while flights at IGI Airport operated under low-visibility protocols as the AQI remained in the poor category

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' after brief respite; AQI at 256
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Dense fog, rain and snowfall alerts keep North India in winter's grip

North India remains under cold wave as western disturbances trigger rain and snowfall alerts across the hills, while Delhi records its lowest maximum February temperature in four years

Dense fog, rain and snowfall alerts keep North India in winter's grip
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

US-India trade deal finalised, PM Modi thanks Trump; tariff reduced to 18%

Trump said India stopped purchasing Russian crude, a move he linked directly to the agreement between the two countries.

US-India trade deal finalised, PM Modi thanks Trump; tariff reduced to 18%
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

SC directs Centre to set up tribunal for Pennaiyar river water dispute

The Tamil Nadu government moved the top court in 2018 through its original suit filed against Karnataka over work being done on check dams and diversions on the river

SC directs Centre to set up tribunal for Pennaiyar river water dispute
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 8:30 PM IST

'Agitated' Mamata Banerjee leaves meeting with CEC in a huff: EC officials

Their reaction came as Banerjee lashed out at the EC after emerging from the meeting, accusing the poll panel of acting as a "dalal" (middleman) of the BJP

'Agitated' Mamata Banerjee leaves meeting with CEC in a huff: EC officials
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

NSO to launch year-long nationwide migration survey from July 2026

The National Statistics Office will roll out a comprehensive migration survey from July 2026 to June 2027 to capture patterns, drivers, and labour profiles of migrants across India

NSO to launch year-long nationwide migration survey from July 2026
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 7:33 PM IST